GBC News
Two-minute silence held at Armistice Day ceremony at the Lobby of Parliament
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- Two-minute silence held at Armistice Day ceremony at the Lobby of Parliament
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
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- The eleventh day of the eleventh month; at eleven on Wednesday morning, Gibraltar commemorated the end of the First World War.
A two-minute silence was held at an Armistice Day ceremony at the Lobby of Parliament.
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- Bestselling author Joanne Harris praises audiences on the Rock
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
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- Bestselling author and returning speaker at the Gibraltar Literary Festival, Joanne Harris, has praised the audiences on the Rock.
She spoke about her new collection of winter tales, "Sleepers in the Snow", this afternoon at the Garrison Library.
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- BA flight diverted to Bordeaux, leaving passengers facing overnight delay
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- A British Airways flight from London Heathrow to Gibraltar was diverted to Bordeaux in France due to bad weather at Gibraltar Airport.
Flight BA492 was due to land in Gibraltar this afternoon but was instead diverted to the French airport.
The aircraft is now en route to return to London, with the Gibraltar service delayed overnight.
The diversion has left passengers facing an overnight delay, with the aircraft returning to London this evening rather than continue to Gibraltar today.
GBC understands the flight is expected to arrive in Gibraltar at around midday tomorrow, before departing again for London at approximately 1pm.
Strike action in Spain is believed to be why the aircraft was diverted to Bordeaux rather than Malaga, which is normally used as an alternative airport, although this has not been confirmed.
GBC has contacted British Airways for comment on the diversion and the arrangements b...
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- One of the five sexual offence charges against Joshua Benabu has been dropped as his trial continues
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- The 33 year old now faces four charges of sexual activity involving a child, all of which he denies.
The defendant is accused of sexual activity with a child, with the alleged offences taking place between 2017 and 2021.
The complainant was just 10 years old when the first alleged incident is said to have occurred.
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- Local historian reflects on Gibraltar's wartime experiences & importance of remembrance
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- Today marks Armistice Day, when we remember those who lost their lives in conflict.
Here in Gibraltar, remembrance has a particular significance, with the Second World War leaving a lasting mark on generations of Gibraltarians, including thousands who were evacuated from their homes.
Local historian and former Gibraltar Regiment sergeant, Tito Vallejo reflects on Gibraltar's wartime experiences and the importance of remembrance.
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- Attorney General confirms environment committee meet for the first time
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
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- An environment committee, established as an administrative arrangement in addition to the treaty, has met for the first time.
The committee on environment implementation and information is made up of local and Spanish officials.
Speaking on Treaty Talk, Attorney General and Treaty Negotiator, Michael Llamas, confirmed it had met in Madrid last month.
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- Nigel Feetham reveals £250 million in corporate tax revenue at prediction market summit
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- The Government's National Tax Strategy has raised over 250 million pounds in additional corporate tax revenues over the last three years.
This was revealed by the Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry addressing attendees at a prediction market summit this week.
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- Purple Relay for Pancreatic cancer awareness
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- Pancreatic cancer is one of the most challenging cancers to diagnose, with symptoms often difficult to recognise in its early stages.
This past weekend a group of local runners took part in the Purple Relay, one of the events organised to raise awareness of the disease and share important messages about early detection and support.
We spoke to Louis Baldachino and some of the runners following the relay.
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- Chief Minister says his Ministers were right to stand by him following Openshaw criticism
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- 11:29
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- Fabian Picardo says he stands by his conduct despite the severe criticism it received from Sir Peter Openshaw, and said his Ministers were right to support him.
Speaking to GBC, he acknowledged that the McGrail Inquiry conclusions remain, but qualified them as “findings unchallenged”.
The Chief Minister also said the proposed reforms to RGP governance would not have made any difference to his conduct in the events leading up to Ian McGrail's early retirement.
Ros Astengo put it to Mr Picardo that some will see his decision to abandon the judicial review as part of a carefully choreographed attempt to save face and avoid potentially losing in court.
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- Government announces 20 properties will be available in second phase of its Rent & Repair scheme
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The Government has announced that 20 properties will be available in the second phase of its Rent and Repair scheme.
Those who have expressed an interest in the scheme are being invited to view the properties at an Open House event next week.
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- Alice's Table VIII - the latest collection of local interview launches at BOOKgem
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Writer and Journalist, Alice Mascarenhas, has published the latest edition of her series of interviews, coinciding with the opening of the Literary Festival.
Alice’s Table Eight once again brings together the stories of the people and places that give Gibraltar its character.
With hundreds of interviews now archived for posterity, Ms Mascarenhas says her selection process is still very organic.
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- Chief Minister withdraws judicial review challenge over parts of McGrail Inquiry report
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has discontinued his judicial review challenge against parts of the McGrail Inquiry Report, following last week’s joint statement by the Royal Gibraltar Police and James Levy KC.
Mr Picardo says the RGP’s acknowledgement that the 2020 search warrant application against Mr Levy was procedurally flawed means there is no longer any need for the courts to determine his challenge.
Mr Picardo says as the RGP now acknowledge the 2020 search warrant application against Mr Levy was flawed, he no longer needs to pursue his challenge in court
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- Ian McGrail says Sir Peter Openshaw's findings have not changed and stand as written
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Ian McGrail says the implications of Fabian Picardo’s withdrawal of his Judicial Review challenge means that Sir Peter Openshaw’s findings are now final and cannot be further challenged.
In a statement, the former Police Commissioner says “the unequivocal and damning findings” against Mr Picardo were the product of a lengthy, rigorous and independent process.
Mr McGrail adds, “The legal challenge may have been withdrawn, but the findings have not changed. They stand as written.”
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- Best selling author, newscaster and radio presenter John Suchet on the Rock for Literary Festival
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- 3:15
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Journalist, author, and radio presenter John Suchet is on the Rock as part of this year's Literary Festival.
He hosted 'Beethoven - The Last Master' yesterday at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, guiding the audience through the composer's life and works.
This morning he brought Beethoven to local schoolchildren, and tomorrow he will be at the Garrison Library discussing 'A Lifetime in TV News.'
On Gibraltar Today, he spoke about his passion for Beethoven, and his career in journalism.
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- Witness gives evidence of his suspicions in sexual abuse trial at the Supreme Court
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A prosecution witness has told the court he first became suspicious of alleged abuse between 2021 and 2022, after reading text messages.
However, it was not until late 2022 or early 2023 that the complainant disclosed the allegations, providing details of the alleged abuse.
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- GSD says it would stop proposed data centre project at North Mole
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- 3:40
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The GSD says it would stop the proposed data centre project at North Mole if it were elected to government.
The party says it took a formal decision on the matter after an executive meeting on Monday night, adding it first filed questions in Parliament in September last year, when the project was first announced.
The GSD says it "does not wish to see a mega data centre of that size in that location with the potential to cause environmental issues for residential districts".
Christina Cortes spoke to Shadow Environment Minister, Craig Sacarello.
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- GSD: Arias-Vasquez represents 'dynastic succession' at head of GSLP
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The GSD says the "designated heir" to the post of Chief Minister will pretend to embody change, but really represents a "dynastic succession" that will keep Fabian Picardo "protected and retaining enormous influence in Gibraltar".
In a party political broadcast, aired on GBC Television, party leader Keith Azopardi said Gemma Arias-Vasquez was hand-picked, as Mr Picardo's political protege and Hassans colleague.
Mr Azopardi said Ms Arias-Vasquez can't fix the broken approach to public accountability when it was broken by the GSLP, or secure the independence of institutions her party has attacked.
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- Images of the Remembrance Sunday ceremony
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- This weekend saw a ceremony at the Cross of Sacrifice to mark Remembrance Sunday.
It was a tribute to those who lost their lives in the service of their country, and to all who have suffered through war and conflict.
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- Around 400 people march in a protest over housing, environmental & governance concerns
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Around 400 people gathered at Casemates Square on Saturday morning for a demonstration highlighting a wide range of grievances, from housing and environmental concerns, including the proposed data centre, to Government transparency and accountability
The protesters, led by local activist Kaelan Joyce, marched along Main Street towards Convent Place, where a letter setting out their complaints was delivered to Government Minister Sir Joe Bossano.
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- A local man has been found guilty of two sexual offences involving a girl who was 13 at the time.
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A local man has been found guilty of two sexual offences involving a girl who was 13 at the time. 36 year old Albert Bacarisa, who denied both charges, was convicted by a jury at the Supreme Court.
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- There have been attempts to hack the Government’s IT cloud system, Government confirms.
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- There have been attempts to hack the Government’s IT cloud system.In a statement today, the Government has confirmed it has been responding to a cyber security incident, affecting elements of its cloud-based IT environment, which happened several weeks ago.
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- 'I'm still in complete disbelief' - Janelle Ticknell-Smith reacts to winning Miss Gibraltar 2026
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- 5:52
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Janelle Ticknell-Smith has told GBC she is 'still in complete disbelief' at being crowned Miss Gibraltar 2026, following Saturday night's pageant.
The 23-year-old, sponsored by Victory Suites Ltd, was selected from seven finalists and also took home the Miss Catwalk and Miss Elegance awards.
She called it 'an incredible experience' and said she was grateful for the connections and friendships made.
Our reporter Michael Beltran spoke to Janelle and first asked if her feet had touched the ground yet, following her victory.
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- Weekend sport update: An action-packed weekend of basketball and athletics
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- 2:48
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- An action-packed weekend of basketball for GABBA teams in the Cadiz League. And, there's international football just around the corner for Gibraltar.
But first - athletics.
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- Chief Minister's legal challenge to Openshaw findings to start Wednesday
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Chief Minister's legal challenge to some of the findings of the McGrail Inquiry is due to begin at the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Mr Picardo is challenging fourteen findings, which he believes are judicially reviewable on the grounds that they are procedurally defective, unlawful and irrational.
The Inquiry Chairman, Sir Peter Openshaw, has called on the court to reject the Chief Minister's application.
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- GBC Open Day a month away - launch of treasure hunt and new website
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The GBC Open Day is a month away, and this year's a big one - the 60th anniversary!
Today has seen the launch of a new Open Day website, with details of how to donate and get involved.
It's also the launch of this year's popular Treasure Hunt, organised once again by the 3rd Europa Scouts.
On Gibraltar Today, treasure hunt organiser Jonhenry Mauro tried not to give too much away about this year's event.
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- Governor welcomes agreement between RGP and James Levy KC over handling of search warrant in 2020
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Governor has welcomed the agreement reached between the Royal Gibraltar Police and lawyer James Levy KC over the handling of search warrants in 2020.
It follows the RGP’s acknowledgement that the application process was procedurally flawed, and its apology to Mr Levy for the impact on his professional reputation, standing and constitutional rights.
The Apology was issued late on Friday night, right after GBC News had gone off air.
It was sent by barrister Neil Costa, acting on behalf of the Royal Gibraltar Police.
In a joint statement, Commissioner of Police Owain Richards and James Levy say the RGP accepts the warrant application process was procedurally flawed and did not meet the relevant legal requirements and safeguards.
Sir Ben Bathurst says the settlement provides an opportunity to draw a line under the matter and focus on the future.
He says the McGrail Inquiry identified shortcomings in the war...
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- Big crowd for Bonfire organised by Scouts & Cultural Services held at Little Bay carpark
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Scouts and Cultural Services are getting together to ensure the story of Guy Fawkes is not forgotten.
It's all happening at Little Bay carpark with all proceeds going to the GBC Open Day.
Michael Beltran was there.
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- New roaming photographic exhibition celebrates Gibraltar's diverse community
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- 2:58
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A new roaming photographic exhibition is celebrating the people and cultures that make up Gibraltar's diverse community.
'Discover Our People' was launched by Visit Gibraltar, featuring photographs taken by local photographer Stephen Hermida, and aims to showcase the faces and stories of those involved in the project.
Today, the exhibition was at the Piazza.
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- Main suspect in disappearance of Simon Parkes sentenced to a further 22 years in prison
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The main suspect in the disappearance of Royal Navy sailor Simon Parkes, who went missing in Gibraltar in 1986, has been sentenced to a further 22 years in prison at Winchester Crown Court for historic sexual offences.
Allan Grimson, 67, is already serving a life sentence for two murders in the late 1990s and will now not be eligible for parole until three months before his 80th birthday.
Speaking to GBC, Simon’s mother, Margaret Parkes, said she felt “a great sense of relief,” adding, “I would like Allan Grimson to consider and reflect on the life sentence he has given us.”
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- GSD calls for 'honest and informed' debate on data centre project
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The GSD says an "honest and informed" debate needs to be held on the data centre project.
In a party political broadcast, aired on GBC Television, Damon Bossino also said a transfer of GSLP leadership would not whitewash what has happened over the last three years.
He said housing would be a "top priority" for a GSD government, criticising delays in the delivery of the new development plan as well as Sir Bob Peliza Mews.
Mr Bossino also highlighted what he said was a lack of movement and detail on the planned reclamation by Westview Park.
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- Road racing season to get underway on Sunday
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Close to 120 participants have signed up for the first race of the road racing season – the highest number seen by Gibraltar Athletics in over a decade.
The organization is pushing for runners of all abilities to get involved, facilitating sign-ups and tweaking the format of this season’s competition to give it wider appeal.
The first race will be settting off from Campion Park this coming Sunday at 9am, and although sign-up for the first race is now closed, there’s still time to put your name down for the next seven races.
Find out more at gibraltarathletics.com
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- Investigation traces payment from client of Gibraltar company to Israeli organisation
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Money to fund the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Israel at Westminster could have been managed by a Gibraltar-based trust company according to an investigation by Byline Times.
The investigation traces a payment of around 162,500 pounds from a client of the Gibraltar company to an Israeli organisation which later reimbursed a British company involved in funding the parliamentary group.
The original source of the money remains unknown.
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- European People's Party backs favourable opinion on Gibraltar treaty,
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The European People's Party has backed a favourable opinion on the Gibraltar treaty, despite continued opposition to the agreement from Spain's Partido Popular, which belongs to the same European political grouping.
The European Parliament's Civil Liberties Committee approved the opinion by 59 votes to four, with four abstentions.
The only Spanish PP MEP taking part in the vote, Javier Zarzalejos, abstained on the final opinion.
He had earlier voted against an amendment from the far-right Vox party calling for the treaty to be rejected.
The move contrasts with the position adopted by six Spanish PP MEPs in September, when they submitted an amendment seeking to block ratification.
And earlier this week, PP MEP Antonio López-Istúriz warned that a future Partido Popular government in Spain would reverse the country's position on the agreement.
The favourable opinion was prepared by Romanian MEP Loránt Vincze,...
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- Historic night for Lincoln Red Imps & busy weekend of sports
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A historic night for Lincoln Red Imps, and a look ahead to a busy weekend of sports.
And GABBA in senior men's action Saturday afternoon, they host Algeciras at the Tercentenary Hall.
Robin Sheppard Capurro has the latest.
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- A man accused of sexually touching a 13 year old girl has told the Supreme Court she is lying.
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- 35 year old Albert Bacarisa, is facing two counts of sexual activity with a child under 16. He denies all charges.
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- Police Commissioner says RGP still operating at 75% capacity
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The RGP is currently operating at around 75 percent of its deployable officer capacity, with a recruitment campaign ongoing.
Commissioner Owain Richards said the force had still not recovered from the loss of officers who had acted as whistleblowers, with cases still being reviewed or investigated.
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- Time to reassess policing priorities, says RGP Commissioner
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- 3:40
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Commissioner of Police says the proposed reforms of the governance of the RGP offer an opportunity to reassess policing priorities in Gibraltar.
Speaking on last night's Viewpoint, Owain Richards said that while it was important to address the mistakes of the past, the RGP is also looking to the future with its own internal reforms.
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- Lincoln Red Imps beat visiting Croatian team Hajduk Split by 1-0 at Europa Point Stadium
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Lincoln Red Imps beat visiting Croatian team Hajduk Split by 1-0 at Europa Point Stadium on Thursday night.
Dennis Hadžikadunić turned a last-minute free kick into his own net, giving the home side a huge win.
This came minutes after Lincoln keeper Jaylan Hankins made an impressive save to keep Marko Livaja's close-range effort out.
The match earned Lincoln Red Imps the first three points of their UEFA Conference League campaign.
Red Imps President Dylan Viagas said this was a huge win for the club
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- Data Centre would not draw power from Gibraltar’s electricity grid, says Pelagos
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Pelagos Data Centres says its proposed 1.8 billion pound North Mole facility would not draw power from Gibraltar’s electricity grid and is being designed to limit its environmental impact.
The company has released details on its project and says it welcomes public discussion.
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- Regiment unites for crucial 48-hour Ultra Marathon for Benevolent Fund
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The Royal Gibraltar Regiment has brought together serving soldiers, veterans and cadets for an endurance challenge with a difference. It's first-ever Backyard Ultra Marathon.
In a total of 48 hours, participants ran 48 miles in support of the regiment’s benevolent fund, which provides necessary financial assistance to serving and former members of the home battalion, as well as their families.
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- Local filmmaker celebrates success as two short films pick up four awards between them
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- A filmmaker is celebrating success on the festival circuit, with two short films picking up four awards between them.
The Haunted House Hotel won the People's Choice Award in Wolverhampton, before being named Best International Short Film at the RTF Realtime International Film Festival.
Meanwhile, The Cost of the Crown has received awards for Best Cinematography and Best Film at festivals in Watford and Wolverhampton.
Moe Acharki was on Gibraltar Today, with Kelly-Anne Borge first asking him how he felt about his works being recognised.
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- Cat 2 registrations on the Rock are on an all time high
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Cat 2 registrations on the Rock are on an all time high.
The register has grown by almost 25% to reach 374 certificates since October 2023.
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- Visit Gibraltar shortlisted for travel industry award
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Visit Gibraltar has been shortlisted for Best Tourist Board at the Globe Awards.
Listed alongside tourist offices in Barbados, Canada, Greece and Jamaica, it's the second year in a row that our local tourist board has been nominated for this travel industry award.
Our reporter Claire Hernandez asked Tourism Minister Christian Santos how significant it is for Visit Gibraltar to be recognised.
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- Prominent tax law expert, Chris White, has passed away aged 76
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Chris White, a former GSD election candidate and prominent tax law expert who played a significant role in shaping Gibraltar’s modern taxation system, has passed away aged 76.
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- What could US midterm election results mean for Gibraltar?
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- In the United States, it was a seismic election night.
The midterm elections saw the Democratic Party win control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, in what many political analysts are interpreting as a rebuke of President Donald Trump.
Gibraltarian Molly Gill is in Washington DC as part of the Global Emerging Leaders Programme.
Ahead of the election results, she told GBC it's always worth paying close attention to anything that affects the relationship between the US and the UK and Europe.
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- GBC Open Day celebrates 60 years as plans for the fundraising event are underway
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- 3:30
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- The GBC Open Day is celebrating 60 years of one of Gibraltar’s best-loved fund-raising traditions.
Current CEO Paula Latin, former CEO Gerard Teuma, Head of News Christine Vasquez and GBC's recently retired finance supervisor Sangeeta Fabre were on Gibraltar Today.
From memorable moments and behind-the-scenes stories to how the Open Day has evolved over the decades, they took a trip down memory lane.
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- Hassans commits to three-year sponsorship of Med Steps 5 Challenge
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- The annual challenge raises funds for Cancer Relief, which provides free services to individuals and families affected by cancer and will now be sponsored by Hassans until 2029.
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- Man pleads not guilty to four charges relating to the possession of indecent images of children
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- A man has pleaded not guilty to four charges relating to the possession of indecent images of children.
24 year old Mohamed Takal, of Lynch's Lane, is accused of having 51 photos in his possession.
27 of these are considered to be of the most serious classification of child sexual abuse images.
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- New online platform for delivery drivers goes live
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Food delivery drivers can now register on the Government’s new online platform to apply for a Delivery Driver Card.
The Transport Ministry says the launch is the next step in the regulatory framework first announced last year.
Anyone failing to comply could face a £300 fine.
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- Seasonal flu vaccines offered to over 50s as part of phased vaccination programme
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Flu vaccines are now being offered to over 50s, as part of the Health Authority's phased vaccination programme.
The Director of Public Health says the usual roll out of seasonal vaccines has been affected by a shortage of medication.
